So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Another view of Bistro

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food – Bugis,Singapore

We have visited So France @ Duo Galleria previously and were impressed with the selections especially in the gourmet store. We get to sample only the oysters at Bistro and so this round we returned for some hearty authentic French Food at So France Bistro and Epicerie.

 

There is a common mis-conception about French food. Unanimously, the response is that after a French meal, there is a need to go back home to have some instant noodles to fill the stomach. This is not true of Authentic French Food.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food -Bistro Area

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Wine Bar

 

At So France Bistro and Epicerie, they serve hearty substantial classics French food without frill. 2 menu are available at the bistro; first is a menu for lunch (Le midi) and the other is known as the menu (La Carte) for dinner. For lunch, you will find 2-course lunch set while this option isn’t available for dinner.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Chef

 

Skipped the lunch menu and dive straight into the dinner menu since that was what we were there for. On the menu ranging from Appetisers, Oysters, platter of cold cuts and cheese, stew, grill and desserts are available.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Assortiment de charcuterie / Assorted cold cuts ($28.50) and Assortiment de fromages /Assorted French cheese ($28.50)

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Assortiment de fromages /Assorted French cheese ($28.50)

 

Begin with platter to share; Assortiment de charcuterie / Assorted cold cuts ($28.50) and Assortiment de fromages /Assorted French cheese ($28.50). Each assortment offers 6 varieties. The selection differs from time to time. The platter is not only pleasing to the sight but also to the palate. I love dipping my hard cheese with the jam. 

 

Subsequently, moving to the stews. First is the Cocotte de poulet supreme aux champignons / Chicken mushroom stew ($24). Cooked using the sous vide method resulting in a tender juicy chicken breast meat. I am not a fan of both chicken breast meat and sous vide though. I can’t deny the tasty sauce of the stew though.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Cocotte de poulet supreme aux champignons / Chicken mushroom stew ($24)
Cocotte de poulet supreme aux champignons / Chicken mushroom stew ($24)

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Cocotte de joue de boeuf confite / Beef cheek stew ($26)
Cocotte de joue de boeuf confite / Beef cheek stew ($26)

 

Anytime, I would prefer the Cocotte de joue de boeuf confite / Beef cheek stew ($26) to the former dish. Chunky Beef cheek absorbed the essence and was easy to the jaw.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Cocotte de parmentier de canard / Duck confit gratin ($26)
Cocotte de parmentier de canard / Duck confit gratin ($26)

 

Finally, our last stew for the night was the Cocotte de parmentier de canard / Duck confit gratin ($26). Duck masses well-distributed through the wholesome potato mashed.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Pomme cannelle confite à la crème / Cinnamon apple confit with soft cream ($6.50)
Pomme cannelle confite à la crème / Cinnamon apple confit with soft cream ($6.50)

 

Out of the 8 available desserts, we tried 3 of them. Started with the lightest, Pomme cannelle confite à la crème / Cinnamon apple confit with soft cream ($6.50). Overwhelming cinnamon flavour within the apple pieces which will find delight with fans who love this spice.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Les canelé de Bordeaux en profileroles / Caneles from Bordeaux ($12)
Les canelé de Bordeaux en profileroles / Caneles from Bordeaux ($12)

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - Le coulant au chocolat noir / Dark Chocolate lava cake ($9.50)
Le coulant au chocolat noir / Dark Chocolate lava cake

 

Followed by the Les canelé de Bordeaux en profileroles / Caneles from Bordeaux ($12). Simple vanilla ice cream sandwiched between caneles.

 

Lastly, our favourite dessert among the 3 choices was Le coulant au chocolat noir / Dark Chocolate lava cake ($9.50). Bitter-sweet Valrhona chocolate was used to baked this lava cake. To a bitter-sweet chocolate fan like myself, I find it too sweet.

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

Enjoy a hearty dinner of authentic French fare, the answer is So France Bistro and Epicerie.

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie Dishing Hearty Authentic French Food - A cosy corner

 

 

 

So France Bistro and Epicerie

7 Fraser Street, #01-51 to 56 DUO Galleria, Singapore 189356
Tel: +65 6828 1536

Website: https://www.so-france.sg/

 

Operating Hours

 

Bistro

Mondays, Wednesdays – Thursdays  1130 to 1500, 1800 to 2130  |  Fridays & Saturdays  1130 to 1500, 1800 to 2230  |  Sundays  0900 to 2130  |  Closed on Tuesdays

 

Wine bar

Mondays, Wednesdays – Thursdays  1630 to 2300  |  Fridays & Saturdays  1630 to 0000  |  Closed on Sundays and Tuesdays

 

Getting There

 

By MRT:

  • East West line & Downtown line – Bugis station (EW12/ DT14)

 

By Bus:

  • At or opposite Plaza Parkroyal along Beach Road   100, 107, 107M, 961, 980
  • Before Sultan Mosque along North Bridge Road   7, 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 145, 175, 197
  • Near Bali Lane, along Ophir Road   48

 

Rating: 8.5/10